Atiku Abubakar

Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of using the 2026 federal budget to conceal unaccountable spending, citing a significant increase in the Service-Wide Vote (SWV). The alleged surge in SWV involves N12.8trn, which Abubakar claims requires government explanation.

Nigerian opposition parties African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) face de-registration by a court following lawsuits, threatening their challenge to President Bola Tinubu in January’s elections. Experts and party leaders argue the rulings violate judicial procedures and threaten Nigeria’s democracy.

Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President and ADC candidate, has warned of a coordinated attempt by elements within the ruling establishment to use political and legal tactics to prevent the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from appearing on the ballot in the 2027 general election. The warning highlights efforts to exclude the ADC from the election in Nigeria.

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has returned to Nigeria following a business trip abroad. His return precedes the official unveiling of Amaechi as his running mate.

Following the African Democratic Congress' presidential primary, Atiku Abubakar was selected as the candidate and Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi as his running mate. Atiku is set to be a candidate for the second time in a row.

Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stated confidence that the party's presidential ticket of Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi will defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.

Demola Olarewaju, Special Assistant to Atiku Abubakar, criticized Tinubu's administration for economic hardship, suggesting it makes Buhari appear favorable.

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could have positioned himself to win the 2027 presidential election if he had supported Peter Obi's 2023 presidential bid instead of contesting against him.

Atiku Abubakar won the African Democratic Congress nomination to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2024 election. The opposition coalition has fractured, with Peter Obi leaving to form the Nigeria Democratic Congress, potentially splitting the opposition vote.